NSFRV RFP Build

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 


NOTE: All bidders are to carefully read the full RFP and provide only questions / comments that relate to improving understanding and omissions. All the relevant technical information to allow for the submission of a valid bid has been provided at tis time. The technicla information details required to furhter develop the design and construction of the vessel will be provided at the time of the contract award.

Solicitation Amendment 18 is raised to 

1. Post Annex P Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Point Rated Evaluation Criteria that was missing in Solicitation Amendment 17 in the English version

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Solicitation Amendment 17 is raised to 

1. Answer Bidders’ questions during the solicitation period. New questions and answers from Q121 to Q125
2. Add Section 7.40 Office Space in Contractor Facilities in Resulting Contract Clauses
3. Update Annex P Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Point Rated Evaluation Criteria

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Solicitation Amendment 16 is raised to 


1. Extend the solicitation closing date from May 11, 2023 to May 19,    2023

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Solicitation Amendment 15 is raised to 

1. Answer Bidders’ questions during the solicitation period. New questions and answers from Q119 to Q120

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Solicitation Amendment 14 is raised to 

1. Answer Bidders’ questions during the solicitation period. New questions and answers from Q95 to Q118
2. Update Annex P Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Point Rated Evaluation Criteria
3. Update Section 1.6 - Restrictions on Bidding and Subcontracts
4. Update Section 7.38 - Restrictions on Subcontracting
5. Add Section 7.39 - Shipyard Location
6. Extend the solicitation closing date from May 1 2023 to May 11, 2023
7. Update Section 2.4 Enquiries - Bid Solicitation of the RFP

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Solicitation Amendment 13 is raised to: 

1- Extend the solicitation closing date from March 30, 2023 to May 1, 2023.
2- Update Section 2.4 Enquiries - Bid Solicitation of the RFP

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Solicitation Amendment 12 is raised to: 

1- Extend the solicitation closing date from March 7, 2023 to March 30, 2023.
2- Update Section 2.4 Enquiries - Bid Solicitation of the RFP

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Solicitation Amendment 11 is raised to: 

1- Extend the solicitation closing date from to February 21, 2023 to March 7, 2023.
2- Update Section 2.4 Enquiries - Bid Solicitation of the RFP

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Solicitation Amendment 10 is raised to 

1- Update wording for Annex G
2- Update Section 1.2 - Summary
3- Update Section 1.6 - Restriction on Bidding
4- Add Section 7.38 - Restrictions on Subcontracting
5- Add Section 7.39 - Defence Contract
6- Update Price Table in Annex B - Basis of Payment
7- Update Section 7.4.1 - Period of the Contract
8- Update SACC Clause 2030 - General Conditions
9- Update Section 7.24 - Procedures for Design Change or Additional Work
10- Update TM10 - Shipyard Location
11- Update TM1 in Annex P Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Point Rated Evaluation Criteria
12- Update TM2 in Annex P Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Point Rated Evaluation Criteria
13- Update PR1 in Annex P Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Point Rated Evaluation Criteria
14- Add clause 7.40 Warranty

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Solicitation Amendment 9 is raised to 

1- Answer Bidders’ questions during the solicitation period. New questions and answers from Q89 to Q94. 
2- Update Section 2.4 Enquiries - Bid Solicitation of the RFP
3- Update Annexe O - Deliverables/Certifications

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Solicitation Amendment 8 is raised to 

1- Answer Bidders’ questions during the solicitation period. New questions and answers from Q70 to Q88.
2- Update Section 1.2 Summary of the RFP
3- Add Section 1.6  Restriction on Bidding to the RFP 
4- Update Section 4.2.1 Technical Bid Evaluation of the RFP
5- Delete Section 6.4 Valid Labour Agreement of the RFP
6- Update TM1, TM2, and PR1 Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Point Rated Evaluation Criteria in Annex P
7- Add new TM10 Shipyard Location in Annex P Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Point Rated Evaluation Criteria
8- Update the Scoring Criteria in Annex P Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Point Rated Evaluation Criteria
9- Extend the solicitation closing date from January 18, 2023 to February 21, 2023.
10- Update the NSFRV Design Instruction and Guidance document as part of the TDP. 

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Solicitation Amendment 7 is raised to 

1- Answer Bidders’ questions during the solicitation period. New questions and answers from Q57 to Q69. 
2- Update Milestone 18 , 23a and 23b in Table B2: Milestone Payments in Annex B - Basis of Payment
3- Update Paragraphs 1  and 2 of Part 1 in Annex K - Indigenous Participation Component Certification Forms
4- Remove TM10 in Annex P - Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Point Rated Evaluation Criteria
5- Update PR2 in Annex P - Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Point Rated Evaluation Criteria
6- Delete PR4 in Annex P - Mandatory Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Point Rated Evaluation Criteria

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Solicitation Amendment 6

Is raised to answer questions received during the solicitation. New questions from 34 to 56. 

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Solicitation Amendment 5

1- Answer Bidders’ questions during the solicitation period. New questions and answers from Q31 to Q33
2- Update Section 2.4 - Bid Solicitation
3- Extend the solicitation closing date from November 28, 2022 to January 18, 2023


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Solicitation Amendment 4

Is raised to answer questions received during the solicitation. New questions from 24 to 30. 

Delete: Annex E - Bidders Questions and Canada’s Responses 
Insert: New Annex E - Bidders Questions and Canada’s Responses 
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Solicitation Amendment 3

Is raised to answer questions received during the solicitation. New question from 7 to 23. 

Delete: Annex E - Bidders Questions and Canada’s Responses 
Insert: New Annex E - Bidders Questions and Canada’s Responses 
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Solicitation Amendment 2

Is raised to answer questions received during the solicitation. New question from 4 to 6. 

Delete: Annex E - Bidders Questions and Canada’s Responses 
Insert: New Annex E - Bidders Questions and Canada’s Responses 

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Solicitation Amendment 1

Delete: RFP package (original)
Insert: New RFP Package (October 3) which includes Questions and Answers

New Closing date: November 28, 2022 at 14:00 EDT.

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NSFRV RFP Build

Trade Agreement: CFTA / CPTPP
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Yes
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business program: 
Mandatory Indigenous Participation Component at 1%


Nature of Requirements

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) have a requirement to build and deliver (1) new Near Shore Fishery Research Vessel (NSFRV). The primary function of the NSFRV is oceanographic science. Secondary missions require capabilities consistent with search and rescue and environmental response.

The period of the Contract is from date of Contract Award to two (2) year after delivery and acceptance of the vessel.

The epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation must be used by Bidders to transmit their bid electronically. Bidders must refer to Part 2 entitled Bidder Instructions and Part 3 of the Bid Preparation Instructions, of the solicitation, for further information on using this method.

The Phased Bid Compliance Process applies to this requirement. 

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
 
RFP Closing Date: November 2, 2022 at 14:00 EDT.

PSPC Contracting Authority
Marine Construction Division
Stephane Deslauriers
E-Mail: Stephane.Deslauriers@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca 

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.